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Kendrew Family History

Kendrew Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kendrew family from?

You can see how Kendrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kendrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kendrew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 271 Kendrew families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kendrew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kendrew families in 1891.
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What did your Kendrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kendrew. 13% of Kendrew men worked as a Joiner and 79% of Kendrew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kendrew were Public Works Labourer and Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Public Works Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kendrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kendrew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 504 immigration records available for the last name Kendrew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 459 military records available for the last name Kendrew. For the veterans among your Kendrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kendrew lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kendrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kendrew in 1951 was 44, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kendrew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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